Kaitlyn Castello
Martinsburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated, hard-working, and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with four year history in direct patient care, and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Displays strong interpersonal skills developing relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Updated patient charts (experience with MS4 and EPIC) with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Submit home health referrals for patient and provide resources for medical equipment on discharge.
Education
Diploma of Nursing -
Conemaugh School of Nursing
Johnstown, PA06.2019
Skills
- EMR Systems (MS4 and EPIC)
- Formulating discharge plan for patients and making arrangements as necessary
- IV Insertion and management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient and Family Education
- Care Planning
Accomplishments
Nurse Council Chairmen- Currently chairs Nason's nurse council that reviews and revises policies, procedures, and standards of care. Incorporates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice. Consults on interdepartmental issues that impact patient care. Monitors PI projects and outcomes.
Certification
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Diploma of Nursing -
Conemaugh School of Nursing
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